Unfaithfully Yours

Unfaithfully Yours

Year: 1984

Runtime: 96 min

Language: Chinese

Director: Howard Zieff

ComedyRomanceMusic

A celebrated symphony conductor suspects his wife is unfaithful and devises elaborate schemes to uncover the truth. His playful investigations lead to a comical and increasingly complex series of events, as he attempts to expose her alleged infidelity. However, his actions create a whirlwind of misunderstandings and unexpected consequences, ultimately questioning his own perceptions of love and trust.

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1

Claude and Daniella wed; a traveling, garbled warning to a friend

Claude Eastman, a renowned composer and conductor, marries Daniella. While traveling after the ceremony, he sends a message to his friend Norman Robbins asking him to keep an eye on his wife. The message is garbled by Claude's Italian valet, Giuseppe, sowing confusion from the start.

Shortly after the wedding, during their travels
2

Norman Robbins hires a private eye to check Daniella

Norman Robbins, unsettled by the garbled warning, hires private detective Keller to look into Daniella's behavior. Keller accepts the assignment and begins quietly observing the couple. The hire sets the stage for later revelations.

Soon after the message is garbled Norman's office
3

Keller's report claims an assignation with a man in Argyle socks

Keller's report arrives with a fuzzy video suggesting Daniella had an assignation with a man wearing Argyle socks who resembles Maxmillian Stein. The finding appears to confirm an infidelity, at least in appearance. Daniella is painted as the unfaithful spouse based on the footage.

Shortly after the hire Keller's office
4

The twist: Max used Claude's flat for Carla's affair

In a twist, it becomes clear that Max did not meet Daniella at all. He had used Claude's flat for an assignation with Carla, Norman's wife. The misinterpretation shifts suspicion away from Daniella for the moment.

Soon after Keller's report Claude's flat
5

Claude plans to trap Max and Daniella together

Claude tries to stage a surprise by bringing Max and Daniella together to prove his supposed knowledge of their affair. The plan leads Max and Carla to believe Claude is aware of their relationship, making them uneasy. The seed of jealousy drives Claude's next actions.

Evening before the confrontation
6

Violin duel: Claude confronts Max at a restaurant

When Max eventually meets Daniella, it is at a restaurant. Overcome by jealousy, Claude ends up dueling Max with violins by playing Vittorio Monti's Csárdás. The dramatic display intensifies the feud and makes the affair painfully public.

During the dinner confrontation Restaurant
7

Claude confronts Daniella about the affair

Claude directly confronts Daniella, pressing her about the alleged infidelity. Daniella feels guilty about keeping the affair secret from her husband, admitting the emotional strain of the situation but not fully clarifying the truth.

Following the restaurant episode Claude's residence
8

Claude confronts Max about the affair

Claude then confronts Max privately, escalating the strain between master and protégé. Max apologizes for using Claude's flat for the encounter, but does not explicitly clear up Carla's involvement or the misdirection around Daniella.

After Daniella confrontation Private location (likely Claude's residence)
9

Daniella's guilt deepens; Max apologizes for the flat encounter

Daniella feels guilty about keeping the affair secret from Claude and continues to weigh the consequences of the deception. Max apologizes only for using Claude's flat for the affair, with no direct admission about Carla's involvement. The lack of full clarity fuels Claude's mounting jealousy.

Later, after confrontations
10

Claude's plan to kill Daniella and frame Max during a concerto

As he conducts Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, Claude envisions a plan to kill Daniella and frame Max for the murder. His mind swirls with the idea, and a chilling laugh signals the darkness behind his jealousy. The murder plot remains just out of reach as unforeseen events intervene.

During the concert Concert hall
11

Keller realizes his mistake from Carla's departure

Keller realizes his mistake after spotting Carla leaving Claude's apartment on the surveillance tape. The misidentified target becomes the hinge that could derail Claude's plan. He resolves to confront the situation more directly.

After reviewing the tape Keller's office
12

Keller interrupts Claude at the flat while the plan unfolds

After failing to reach Claude at the concert, Keller goes to Claude's flat and interrupts him as he struggles to carry out the murder plan. The confrontation prevents the immediate crime and forces Claude to face reality. Daniella's fate hangs in the balance as emotions surge.

Shortly after the concert Claude's flat
13

Daniella learns the truth and leaves; Claude and Daniella reconcile

Daniella is initially furious when she learns the truth, mainly over Claude's belief in her infidelity. She leaves, but Claude chases after her and explains that he loves her and cannot shake his jealousy. The couple reconciles, with a fragile but hopeful bond formed by honesty.

Ending

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